Definition

A state of being happy or joyful; a feeling of delight.

Example

The children's gladsomeness was evident as they played in the park.

Conversation

I really felt a sense of gladsomeness when I saw everyone smiling at the party.

Yeah, it was such a joyful atmosphere!

I think moments like that remind us how important happiness is.

Absolutely! It’s great to celebrate those feelings together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gladsomeness is formed from "glad" (from Old English "glæd", meaning joyful or happy) and "-some" (meaning characterized by or full of), combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "gladsomeness" refers to the state of being full of joy or happiness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glad' meaning joyful and '-some' indicating full of, along with '-ness' which signifies a state. This helps you remember that gladsomeness is the state of being full of joy.

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